Day: September 25, 2023

IN- It’s National Register to Vote Month and Hoosiers have until Oct. 10 to register or update their registration before November’s municipal elections. To register, visit IndianaVoters.com and click the “Register To Vote” tab, or register in person at your county clerk’s office. Already registered? You can check or update your voter registration status, find your nearest voting location and see who’s on your ballot while on the state’s website.  To be eligible to vote in Indiana, you must: • Have a valid Indiana driver’s license or Indiana state identification card; • Be a citizen of the United States; • Be at least 18 years old on or before the upcoming election; • Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next election; and • Not be currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime. For information on absentee ballot request deadlines and early vote options, click here.
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 10. Early in-person voting starts Oct. 11. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WABASH COUNTY, IN – Grow Wabash County is thrilled be partnering
once again with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI) and the Japanese American
Society of Indiana (JASI) to host the 5th Annual Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit.
This year’s summit will be hosted at the historic Eagles Theatre in downtown Wabash on
Thursday, November 9.
The Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit has been an essential aspect in helping Northeast
Indiana build a strong and mutually beneficial business relationship with Japan and Japanese
based companies.
“The Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit is the bridge that connects innovation, opportunity,
and collaboration between Japanese businesses and our vibrant community,” Stéphane Frijia,
CEO of NEI, said. “It’s not just a summit; it’s a catalyst for progress and prosperity, forging
bonds that fuel economic growth and mutual understanding.”
Each year, the summit features speakers on hot topics and best practices in the arena of
international business as well as opportunities to build even stronger connections between
our local business community and our business counterparts in Japan. Consul-General Jun
Yanagi, will also attend the summit to present remarks, as has become a tradition for the
Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit.
“The key to strong business growth in Wabash County and northeast Indiana rely heavily on
the relationships we are able to build with companies all over the world, especially with our
business colleagues in Japan,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County,
said. “We are excited to once again host this event at the historic Eagles Theatre right in
downtown Wabash to showcase the incredible art and culture that Wabash County and
Northeast Indiana have to offer.”
A full list of speakers and a detailed agenda will be announced ahead of the event at
www.growwabashcounty.com/japansummit.
The 5th Annual Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit will take place on Thursday, November 9,
from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre, 106 W. Market Street in Wabash. Admission to this
summit is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited.
Registration to attend and/or sponsor the annual summit can be done through Grow Wabash
County at www.growwabashcounty.com/2023japansummit or by contacting
info@growwabashcounty.com.

WABASH, IN– The Indiana Department of Transportation and City of Wabash will host a public hearing to inform residents and solicit feedback about the preferred alternative for the Local Trax Railroad Grade Separation project on N. East St. in Wabash.

Who:                INDOT and the City of Wabash

What:               Wabash Local Trax Public Hearing

When:              Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.                        

                         Presentation begins at 6 p.m.

Where:             City Council Chambers of Wabash City Hall

                         202 S. Wabash St, Wabash, Indiana 46992

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and INDOT have agreed that this project falls within the guidelines of a Categorical Exclusion Level 4 (CE-4) environmental document. No significant adverse impacts to the human and natural environment were found during the preparation of the CE-4.

This project is needed to address traffic disruptions and delays caused by long passing trains and frequent events where a stopped train blocks all crossings in Wabash. The purpose of the project is to provide a reliable crossing at the Norfolk-Southern rail line within the City of Wabash and to ensure access to all public and private services for the residents of Wabash during long passing train and stopped train events.

The project plans to construct a new single-span bridge to carry N. East St. over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The total cost estimate for the project – including construction, right of way and engineering – is currently $8,520,805. The project is scheduled for letting in July 2024.

Additional project information, including the CE-4, is available at www.cityofwabash.com/traxproject.

WABASH, IN- “Be part of the change you want to see,” is a motto Indiana Landmarks has taken to heart in Wabash, where the nonprofit has partnered with city leaders and private owners to champion rehabilitation of multiple properties in the city’s East Wabash Historic District.

On October 14, see the results on a self-guided tour of six homes dating from 1849 to 1972 that showcases the area’s diverse architecture, historic rehabilitations underway, and completed transformations.

Tourgoers will visit one of Wabash’s oldest homes, the 1849 Alber House, saved from demolition and artfully rehabbed by new owners as a comfortable residence. Three nineteenth-century houses purchased through Indiana Landmarks’ initiative to increase homeownership in the neighborhood will be tour stops as well, including one that the organization is partially renovating before offering for sale. The tour also includes a look at the formerly endangered 1880 Wabash Sheriff’s House and Jail being rehabbed as offices and apartments, and a 1972 California Contemporary home regaining its late mid-century appeal.

WHAT:                 Wabash home tour

WHEN:                 Sat., Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:               Tour headquarters: 218 E. Main St., Wabash

COST:                   $15 per person in advance; $20 day of tour

RESERVE:             WabashTour23.eventbrite.com or by calling 317-639-4534

About Indiana Landmarks:

Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places. With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the

not-for-profit organization, visit www.indianalandmarks.org. 

PERU, IN- On Saturday, September 23rd, The Boomerang Sisterhood annual gathering was held at the Peru Civic Center. Heidi Wright, Director of Development for the Miami County Community Foundation, hosted the event. Voting members viewed four video presentations from the 2023 grant nominee finalists and voted on four awards in various amounts to be given to the finalists.

United Way of Miami County Weekend Buddy Bag program received $3,000. First Church of the Nazarene Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry received $2,000. Distinguished Young Women program received $1,000. Borderman Park in Converse received $1,000.

For more information about becoming a member of The Boomerang Sisterhood or to contribute to the Miami County Community Foundation visit www.nicf.org or call Heidi Wright at 765-475-2859.